9th Grade Orientation 2012
Will Wraith, Writer
September 27, 2012
On Wednesday, September 5th, Madison High School’s brand new freshmen went through 9th grade orientation. Mr. Levine, head of guidance, could be seen anxiously waiting outside the high school doors to greet the new arrivals. The some 200 students whose schedules he had spent hours perfecting were about... Read more »
Apple vs. Samsung: Patent Wars That Hurt Everyone
Kyle L, Writer
September 25, 2012
If you are unaware that one of the biggest tech lawsuits of the decade just closed a few weeks ago, you’re probably also unaware what its implications meant. If you heard that the jury ruled in Apple’s favor, that Samsung owes the company over $1 billion for allegedly copying its products and violating... Read more »
Early Start Times Affect Students
Celeste Post, A&E Editor
September 25, 2012
Studies show that early start times for school affect not only students’ sleep patterns, but also their test scores, attendance, classroom participation, and overall energy in school. At MHS we start at 7:40 A.M., some students arrive as early as 7:15, and for those in 0 period, as early as 6:45. Scientific... Read more »
MHS is Going Wireless
Celeste Post, A&E Editor
September 25, 2012
Madison School District will soon be outfitted with Wi-Fi. The Technology Committee, developed last year, put forth this idea. Coordinator of Technology, Mr. LaPierre confirmed this information, and added that this change was long in the works, and opens up worlds of opportunity by allowing Madison Public... Read more »
Single Sex Colleges: Are they right for you?
Lisa Jenkins, Writer/News Editor
September 20, 2012
Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey has been a women’s college since 1908. But next fall, the college is opening its doors to men. This institution is following a growing trend among women’s colleges in the nation, as many have chosen to go coed in the past few decades. Today, only... Read more »
The Reality of Teenage Drinking: Madison and the World
Maura Fennelly, Features Editor
September 20, 2012
Since the days of D.A.R.E. class in 5th grade, students have been taught, or strongly instructed, that nothing good comes from underage drinking. Phrases such as “nothing good happens after 10 P.M.” and the constant reminder not to give in to peer pressure are lessons adults constantly try to embed... Read more »
Block Scheduling: Meeting or Exceeding Expectations?
Mark Langan, Social Media Director
September 20, 2012
Last year, rising seniors were introduced to the idea of block scheduling. Generally, when senior year comes around, High School is nothing new, almost second nature. However, to some, the first week of senior year felt like freshman year all over again; New scheduling, new kids, new responsibilities.... Read more »
German is Still Here?
Audrey Rowland, Writer
September 20, 2012
In its last year of being, many don’t know it’s still here. But for five students at Madison High School, Advanced Placement German class is an academic reality. Having met in a multitude of classrooms with a variety of teachers, German students are used to learning in different environments. “This... Read more »
Jets Long Snapper Visits Madison Junior Football Teams
Stevie LaFerriere, Sports Editor
September 19, 2012
Tanner Purdum, four-year NFL veteran, made Monday night practice very special for some of Madison’s youngest football players. Purdum has been the starting long snapper for the New York Jets since he was signed to a three-year contract by NFL agent and Madison pre-clinic assistant coach Robert Roche.... Read more »
‘Lawless’ Was Not Flawless
Grace Johnson-Debaufre, Op-Ed Editor
September 19, 2012
I saw Lawless on a whim because I like Tom Hardy, and I had already seen practically every other film in the theater. It was well filmed and well acted, but what’s the point of telling this story? Maybe because it’s based on real events (the story of a trio of bootlegging brothers during Prohibition)... Read more »